Using Ramps; Tyre Changing - Vermeiren INOVYS Mode D'emploi

By operating the relevant levers, set the seat in a horizontal position and the backrest vertically. Then
remove the leg supports. The head-resting systems can be removed completely by loosening the
fixing screws. Please remove the leg supports and the armrests (look in the respective sections of this
manual). The wheelchair can now be lifted and transported.
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Never pick the wheelchair up by grasping the wheels, but only by taking hold of solid frame
parts (undercarriage) in the front and at the back.
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When assembling, make sure that all screws are retightened properly.
TRANSPORTING WITH A PATIENT
If you want to be taken upstairs or downstairs, remove the anti-tipping wheels which would normally
act for your protection, but would now prevent the driving wheels from rolling on the stairs.
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Lifting the wheelchair while the patient is seated in the wheelchair is forbidden !
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Transporting a patient over steps/stairs is to be done with at least two attendants.
Next make sure that the pushing handles are sufficiently tight and remove the leg supports. Slightly tilt
the wheelchair backwards. The wheelchair can then be pushed forwards step by step using the driving
wheels. A second person is required to secure the wheelchair in front by taking hold of the front of the
frame after removing the leg supports. He then walks backwards.
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Note that, when the footrests have been removed, the legs of the patient are not secured;
danger of injury !!
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When being transported, you should be protected by suitable safety belt systems (information
obtainable from your specialist dealer).
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When being transported, sit quietly in your wheelchair and avoid jerky movements.
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If you cannot sit quietly when being transported because of illness or disability (e.g. slightly
spastic, etc.), then at least two persons are required to secure the wheelchair on both sides by
taking hold of fixed parts of the frame.
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If the anti-tipping device is removed, you are not protected against tipping over backwards.
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When being transported, make sure that your arms and legs do not protrude outside the
wheelchair.
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When being transported, no persons or objects should be below the wheelchair, to prevent
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair.
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For transporting in cars, we recommend that you use the existing seats with their seatbelt
systems. The use of the multi-functional wheelchair as a seat in a motorised vehicle is not
allowed.

USING RAMPS

If you are considering the installation of ramps to overcome obstacles, kindly note the following:
Because of the large weight of the wheelchair we advise against using your own power for driving on a
ramp, since it might not be possible for you to prevent the wheelchair from rolling backwards.
Never go up or down ramps without the aid of a helper.

TYRE CHANGING

If you wish to change the tyres or tubes, please note the following tips:
After letting all the air out of the tube, insert a tyre lever between the tyre and the rim for the purpose
of removing the tyre. Then slowly and gently push the tyre lever downwards. This will pull the tyre over
the edge of the rim. If you then move the lever along the rim, the tyre will jump out. Now carefully
remove the tyre from the rim and then remove the tube.
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There must be no air in the tube before it can be removed.
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If handled improperly, the rim might be damaged. Rather let an expert perform these activities.
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